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GJ54 VVZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

132,537 mi
Last recorded132,537 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 VVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 132,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 126,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 May 2023 126,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 May 2022 118,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Middle and rear exhaust deteriated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 May 2022 118,431 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Middle and rear exhaust deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 114,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jul 2021 114,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,028 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2020 107,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,595 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2019 103,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,487 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,277 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 95,131 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 89,240 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 89,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 82,015 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 82,015 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,616 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,274 miles

rear silencer deteriating

winein noise from aux belt area or cam belt

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,936 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,158 miles

cant see brake pads properly but they look low advise getting them checked

Fail 8 Sep 2009 51,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cant see brake pads properly but they look low advise getting them checked

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,776 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,491 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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GJ54 VVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ54 VVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ54 VVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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